Mariners Cal Raleigh claimed the final spot in the first round of the Home Run Derby over Athletics all-star Brent Rooker by an inch. Here is Rooker's reaction.

There's not much better than the game's best power hitters showing off their strength and skill during the Derby. Tonight, we'll get to witness James Wood, Byron Buxton, Oneil Cruz, Jazz Chisholm, Cal Raleigh, Matt Olson, Junior Caminero and Brent Rooker battle it out to decide the 2025 champion.

Raleigh made history as a catcher, but his Home Run Derby victory was special for more reasons than that. Raleigh had his father, Todd, pitching to him and his brother, Todd Jr., behind the plate. And the hardware included a title belt handed to him by former WWE champion Cody Rhodes.

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The Seattle Mariners catcher, nicknamed the “Big Dumper,” beat out Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero in Monday night’s Home Run Derby.

Raleigh fulfilled another dream by participating, and winning, Monday's Home Run Derby and he brought his family along again. Todd was rewarded with the job of throwing to him. His 15-year-old brother, Todd Jr., took Cal's usual spot behind the plate.

Raleigh will become the second-ever player to switch hit in the Derby ( Adley Rutschman in 2023, lost 2nd round), plus no catcher has ever won the derby. This is year 39 of the event, so odds are against Raleigh despite him being the favorite.